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OV09 CGX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,313 mi
Last recorded89,313 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 CGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 89,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 87,365 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 83,832 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 82,035 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 80,287 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 77,064 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 77,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 74,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,284 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,793 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 71,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 69,521 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,223 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,720 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged but no cord exposed at time of test

Fail 7 Apr 2015 63,720 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged but no cord exposed at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,817 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,222 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Feb 2012 50,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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OV09 CGX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 92,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV09 CGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV09 CGX registered?

OV09 CGX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is OV09 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV09 CGX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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